At the recent International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) conference in Philadelphia, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) expressed concerns about the long-term implications of personalized items in large-scale examinations.

JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede warned that such practices could create inequities, exacerbate resource disparities, and raise data privacy issues.

The conference, themed “How Can AI Help Improve Education Assessments,” brought together experts to explore the integration of artificial intelligence in evaluation practices.

IAEA President Ms. Mary Pitoniak emphasized the complexities of AI in educational assessments, highlighting the need for evaluations that address a broad range of essential skills.

The four-day event featured discussions on ethical considerations and practical applications of AI in assessment. Delegates included representatives from Nigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), alongside JAMB officials, all working towards enhancing global assessment methodologies.